Have you been watching the new TLC show Extreme Couponing? I’ve only watched some clips online, and have mixed feelings about it. I think that it is great that it has helped make couponing a bit more “trendy” with all of the attention. I also like that it does share some great tips and tricks, and I’ve learned a lot of new stuff.
What I don’t like is the “extreme” focus of the show. I mean, how many people really have the time and effort to spare that it would take to leave a store with $150 worth of stuff for $5 or $10 bucks, really? And even if you could find the time to do it once, this isn’t really very realistic. This is why…
The average household couldn’t spend that much time on a weekly basis just to get their food free. Plus, another big problem that I see is that the things that they purchase are not going to work to make meals each night, you know? I understand that they probably stockpile their great buys, and put them together with other products… But you will still need to have “regular” grocery shopping trips to get needed ingredients and produce, right? Plus, it seems rather greedy to wipe out whole shelves in the store, leaving nothing for the next mom that comes through with a coupon.
So, as I said, I have mixed feelings on this. What do you guys think?? I’d love to hear your thoughts!!
AND…. If you’re reading this, you’re probably a coupon junkie too, so here is a list of new coupons you can get today!!
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*Check out the new high-value printables at Coupons.com.
*Save grocery coupons directly to your supermarket savings card with Cellfire. Click Here. (Love this one!)
*Check out all of the new coupons and freebies over at Freeflys, they posted a bunch of new stuff today.
*Visit Penny Pincher Gazette for Free Printable Grocery Coupons! Click Here!
